Matt Chandler On Spiritual Vitality
October 14, 2009 by Nathan
Filed under Devotional
The Language of the Cross: Redemption (5)
In the previous installations of the series “The Language of the Cross” we have explored different biblical descriptors, which have filled our view of the cross with more precision. This final chapter aims to continue to that end as we consider the cross as a work of redemption. Mark 10:45 clearly reminds us that the [...]
What we mean by Expository Preaching
October 13, 2009 by Nathan
Filed under Church DNA
If you come visit us at Cornerstone Church Myrtle Beach, you are likely to notice immediately that we take the Bible very seriously.
We admit that we could certainly tell more stories or amuse you with never-ending antidotes that leave you feeling merry. Or we could motivate you to live a better life, be more disciplined, [...]
Language of the Cross: Reconciliation (4)
It would be unnecessary to consider the notion of the cross as reconciliation if we did not presume a disrupted relationship, for what healthy relationship needs reconciliation?
However, as previous posts have already mentioned, creatures have suffered a massive disruption in relations with their Creator because of sin (Is. 59:2). So reconciliation can be summarized as [...]
The Language of the Cross: Propitiation (3)
In this next installment of the series, The Language of the Cross, we come to another word that is crucial for us to understand what really happened on the cross: Propitiation. In short, propitiation is the idea of averting God’s anger by way of an offering. Bound by His righteous character, God’s response to sin [...]